The Wave (2015)

2015 • 105 minutes

À propos de ce film

In 1905, a tsunami devastates a small mountain town. Scientists know it will happen again - it's only a matter of when. Present day - as one man prepares to move from his hometown with his family, his worst nightmare is about to come true. The siren goes off and the disaster is inevitable. With less than 10 minutes to react, it becomes a race against time in order to save as many as possible including his own family. The Wave is one of the most impressive and heart-stopping disaster films in years, with spectacular action sequences that grip you from start to finish.

Notes et avis

It's a bit marmite just down to the foreign language thing, but theres not too much dialogue anyway so the film can be followed and enjoyed regardless. It also gives cause for thought about what will happen someday...

Felt it in my gut, maybe because I use to live in a Tsunami threat area. The relief I feel now to no longer live under that threat is undescribable. This movie reminded me of "The Impossible", how quickly life can be turned around and upside down in an instant. You really 'feel' both movies.

Fairly predictable disaster flick only set in Norway with English subtitles. Scientist believes there's going to be a major disaster but no-one believes him. Disaster unfurls and he and his family are all split up having their own battles for survival. Kind of The Impossible meets Dantes Peak on a low budget and in Norwegian.